Having undergone extensive renovations to the original structure as well
as a three-story addition, the Astor Building was purchased by Columbus
Properties, Inc. in 1983.

Located at 217 Broadway between Vesey and Barclay Streets, the Astor
Building resides on the site of the original Astor Hotel. Built by John
Jacob Astor, the hotel was constructed between 1832 and 1836 in order to
provide comfortable living accommodations for New York’s elite. Designed
by renowned architect Isaiah Rogers, the Astor Hotel consisted of an
unprecedented 300 bedrooms and 17 “bathing rooms”. The Astor Hotel stood
for 80 years, until 1914 when the south half was demolished to create
the Astor Office Building.

The building is flanked on either side by landmarks such as, St. Paul’s
Chapel and City Hall in the heart of downtown Manhattan.

With the renovation’s uncovering of the original lobby and some of the
Astor Hotel’s timeless marble interior, its restoration will serve as
stark reminders of the building’s luxurious past and hearken a future
equally as grand for 217 Broadway.